Lon Chaney
Dr. Gustave Ziska
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Synopsis
A wealthy man's car is lured off the road, and his disappearance brings a small-town search party into action. An aspiring detective sees a chance to use his newly acquired training. The investigation leads toward a sinister medical establishment where confidence is no guarantee of competence.
Cast
DirectorsRoland West
Inspirations
Crane Wilbur's stage thriller became a mixture of horror and comedy. Contemporary reviewers singled out Lon Chaney's sinister surgeon while noting the importance of Johnny Arthur's comic investigator.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Lon Chaney — Unknown author · Public domain
- Johnny Arthur — Unknown author · Public domain
- Gertrude Olmstead — Bain News Sevice · Public domain
- Hallam Cooley — unknown (Pathé Exchange) · Public domain
